Taxonomy for Rehabilitation of Knee Conditions

Last uploaded: September 14, 2015
Preferred Name

physical therapist
Synonyms

physiotherapist

PT

Definitions

An individual trained and certified to apply knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of physical therapy for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease. Physical therapist plans and carries out treatment utilizing therapeutic exercise, massage, and physical agents such as air, water, electricity, sound, and radiant energy; performs tests and measurements involving manual or electrical means; and interpret results. Therapist also devises adaptations of equipment to meet the specific needs of patients.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/TRAK_0001211

database_cross_reference

UMLS_CUI:C2362565

definition

An individual trained and certified to apply knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of physical therapy for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease. Physical therapist plans and carries out treatment utilizing therapeutic exercise, massage, and physical agents such as air, water, electricity, sound, and radiant energy; performs tests and measurements involving manual or electrical means; and interpret results. Therapist also devises adaptations of equipment to meet the specific needs of patients.

has_exact_synonym

physiotherapist

PT

has_obo_namespace

trak

id

TRAK:0001211

label

physical therapist

notation

TRAK:0001211

prefLabel

physical therapist

treeView

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/TRAK_0001204

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/TRAK_0001204

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